Ali Vetnar is a reporter at KTAR News. Growing up in Phoenix, she's now reporting on the streets of her hometown. Ali joined the KTAR newsroom after she graduated college from Arizona Christian University in 2017 with a degree in communications with an emphasis in broadcasting. Her career started at the editor desk, but her passion for storytelling led her into the community meeting people face to face to tell their stories. She is passionate about stories involving social justice, first responders and public safety. You can follow her on Twitter @Ali_Vetnar and Facebook at @AliVetnar.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2019GCU unveils new business school building named after Jerry Colangelo
The Grand Canyon University Colangelo College of Business -- named after businessman Jerry Colangelo -- was unveiled Wednesday as the latest school in the West Phoenix campus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 8, 2019Phoenix Sky Harbor officials unveil latest Terminal 3 renovations
Officials with Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport unveiled the latest renovations for the terminal named after the late U.S. Sen. John McCain on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 7, 2019Phoenix firefighters spark creation of mental health recovery center
A tragic situation involving Phoenix firefighters led to the creation of a mental health recovery center in Maryland.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 4, 2019Valley pediatric nurse treats migrant children seeking asylum
Cindy Gaspar-Rust was moved to help migrant children after she saw stories of asylum seekers being dropped off at Phoenix-area churches.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 27, 2018
Did porch pirates steal your Christmas packages? Here’s what to do
With Christmas presents having been exchanged, people are realizing that it might not be the delivery company’s fault a package didn’t arrive.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 26, 2018Demonstrators urge Arizona elected officials to lead on immigration reform
Uncage & Reunite Families Coalition is asking Arizona officials to follow in the footsteps of the late John McCain and pursue practical immigration reform.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2018Severely burned former Phoenix police officer continues serving others
Severely burned in the line of duty, former Phoenix police officer Jason Schechterle continues serving the community as an advocate for hospice care.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 17, 20189-year-old burn survivor home for the holidays after 9 months in hospital
Battling infections and blood clots that came alongside third-degree burns, 9-year-old Isabella McCune gets to be home just in time for the holidays.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 12, 2018Arizona school lunches won’t change after feds scale back regulations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will scale back school lunch standards, but an Arizona official said students should not expect to see much change.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 10, 2018Officials educate Phoenix homeowners about fire prevention during holidays
The holiday season typically means family and friends gathering in places filled with love and happiness -- but it also brings along plenty of fire hazards.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 5, 2018Arizona organization aims to get women involved in firefighting
Women in the Phoenix area who think they have what it takes to become a firefighter can attend an event this week to help them get into the industry.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 4, 2018Survey: Young Arizonans using more marijuana, fewer hard drugs
Young people in Arizona are using fewer hard drugs but are using more marijuana and marijuana alternatives, this year's Arizona Youth Survey found.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 3, 2018GCU partners with elementary school to prepare future teachers
Grand Canyon University has a unique partnership with Westwood Elementary School that’s been a boon to both the future teachers and the schoolchildren.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 29, 2018Phoenix church receiving donations after ICE dropped off immigrants
A Phoenix church is getting financial assistance after opening its doors to more than 130 asylum-seeking immigrants dropped off by ICE in recent months.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 28, 2018Cardinals’ Derrick Coleman overcomes hearing loss to live out dream
Coleman shared his stories about overcoming hearing loss, bullying and now living out his dream playing in the NFL to roughly 250 students at the Phoenix Day School for the Deaf.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 27, 2018In unique partnership, Phoenix fire truck housed at Glendale station
Glendale Fire Station 154 will house a Phoenix truck in hopes of easing the burden of Glendale running calls into Phoenix’s jurisdiction.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2018Take a glimpse into the FBI’s physical fitness test
Have you wondered what it takes to be an FBI agent? KTAR News' Ali Vetnar underwent the PFT this week, otherwise known as the physical fitness test.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 19, 2018Glendale Fire bringing awareness to high rates of suicide for firefighters
A recent study showed more firefighters died by suicide in 2017 than in the line of duty. The Glendale Fire Department is working hard to provide as many mental health resources as possible to its firefighters.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 16, 2018Dignity Health, Phoenix Children’s break ground on East Valley center
City leaders, corporate executives and patients at Dignity Health and Phoenix Children’s Hospital joined together for the groundbreaking of a new women's and children's center.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 13, 2018Concussion rates in hockey rise as the sport gains popularity in Arizona
In recent years, ice hockey’s popularity has grown in Arizona with youth participation jumping by 88 percent -- to 4,500 players statewide, including 800 girls. The growth of the sport has come with a spike in brain injuries as well.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 31, 2018Maricopa County works to keep trick-or-treaters safe for Halloween
Maricopa County officials are keeping trick-or-treaters safe this Halloween by ensuring that convicted sex offenders are not participating in the holiday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 29, 2018Phoenix-area campaign aims to make lasting impact on homelessness
Community leaders came together Monday in Phoenix to launch a campaign that encourages better ways of giving in order to make a long-term impact on homelessness.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 24, 2018Arizona Votes: Kyrsten Sinema touts health care views at Phoenix event
U.S. Senate candidate Kyrsten Sinema touted her position on health care during a campaign event at the Crescent Ballroom in downtown Phoenix on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 2018Go behind the scenes at Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office
In preparation for Missing in Arizona Day this month, KTAR News got a behind-the-scenes look at day-to-day operations inside the Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office.